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Form of workApplications are invited for the above post, to start in April 2024 for a fixed term of two years.
The successful applicant will closely work with Prof. Ian Hall on the Vulnerable Setting work-package of the Wellcome Trust funded discovery grant ‘Harnessing epidemiological and genomic data for understanding of respiratory virus transmission at multiple scales’ with Prof. Lorenzo Pellis and chief investigator Prof. Thomas House in Manchester and a wider partnership with Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The appointed candidate would become part of the Mathematical and Statistical Epidemiology group in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester, a group of over 20 active researchers.
This work-package seeks to answer the following questions: What is the relationship between wider community infection and outbreaks/transmission in specific settings where there is particular vulnerability and/or epidemiological importance (care homes, hospitals, prisons etc.)? Can we use the ONS COVID-19 Infectious Survey to extend and refine existing forecasting model capability? Can preparedness and response to outbreaks in vulnerable settings be improved through information gained from genomic and epidemiological surveillance?
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
The Department and University are committed to the well-being and work-life balance of all staff. We have a package of family-friendly policies covering flexible working, career breaks and entitlement to paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave. For more details on these and other benefits see
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
The Department is fully committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science and is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme; for more details of our activities relating to Social Responsibility see
http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/. This is a full-time post but applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements are welcome.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Ian Hall
Email: ian.hall@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
